Hi, I'm Sophie.
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A different path to this work
Before counselling I spent years in film, television, and advertising. I know what burnout, performance pressure, and running on empty actually feel like, not just from a textbook. If you're in a high-pressure or creative field, you won't need to explain the basics before we get to what matters.
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Five years on the front line
I spent five years as a crisis supporter with Lifeline, and worked at the Bondi Community Support Hub. That work shaped me profoundly. It also means nothing you bring to a session will be too much, too messy, or too small.
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Grief, loss & relationships
These are the areas I'm most passionate about, and where I bring particular depth.Grief isn't only about death, it lives in the end of a relationship, a job, a version of yourself, a future you'd planned on. I work with people navigating all kinds of loss: bereavement, divorce, estrangement, pregnancy loss, and the quieter grief that comes with major life transitions.​
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​Relationships are the other thread running through most of my work, whether you're trying to repair something, understand what went wrong, or simply grieve what you've lost. I also work with people who love someone who is struggling, because that's its own kind of grief too.
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This work is personal
My own experience with mental health challenges shapes the warmth and depth I bring to every session.
I've sat with difficulty myself, which means I sit with yours differently.
I believe healing happens in a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood - not fixed, analysed, or rushed.
Qualifications & training
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Registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
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Accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainer
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Five years' crisis support experience with Lifeline Australia
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Background in high-pressure creative industries (film, TV, advertising)
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Masters of Suicidology (Currently completing)
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Graduate Diploma of Counselling
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Bachelor of Arts
I also run mental health training for workplaces and teams - if you're curious about that side of what I do, you can read more here.
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How I work
I work with individuals and couples- in moments of crisis and in the quieter "something's been off for a while" moments. Both are equally welcome.
If this resonates, I'd love to chat. The first call is free, no commitment.
Who I've worked with.
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